Hi all!
My name is Tim and I just signed up for this discussion list so I thought I'd post a blurb about me. I live in Southwest Florida and have loved Quakers for 20+ years. I had several breeding pairs for a long time. Normals and Blues. While breeding, I always had a pet Quaker in the house. When I made my move from Tampa to Sarasota I sold all but one pair of split-to-blue. While living in Sarasota, a friend presented me with this "little green parrot I found in the bushes". It was a spitfire of a quaker that we named "Zipper" because she made a zip sound like a purse or briefcase being zipped closed. That was 8 years ago. I sold the split pair before my last move to North Port, FL but Zipper stayed a part of the family until her death about a month ago from an invasive tumor on her abdomin. It is very VERY strange not to hear that chain-saw noise in my house for the first time since the mid-80's. (Trust me, the house is still noisy with 2 Sun Conures but... it's not the same)
Anyway... that's the jist. I just wanted to connect with some quaker people in order to try to fill that void. My life is pretty busy right now so I won't be adding another bird any time soon.

Tim - North Port, FL

Hi Tim, Welcome to the forum!!!

I'm sorry about the loss of little Zipper. They do leave a big void in our lives.

Around here, you'll find the friendliest group of folks on the internet. Posting is a bit slow on the weekends but I'm sure others will be along soon.

Just feel free to jump right in and join in the discussions. With all your bird experience, Im sure you'll have some great contributions.

Ahh, I'm so sorry about Zipper. Welcome to the family. We all claim everybody's Quakers as nieces and nephews! So that you can get to know some green chickens you might want to visit the gallery to look at pictures and watch some videos. Twiz has lots of clips. You might enjoy hearing some Quaker noise!

Tim, don't let Judi fool you. Twiz just might be the best talking quaker in the world. It would definitely be worth your time to check him out.

welcome to the flock!!!!!

Welcome Tim! It sounds like you will be a great addition to the flock here and I'll bet you have great stories and plenty of wisdom gathered over your years of being owned by Quakers. Glad you joined! I'm sorry for you loss of Zipper. It's true that once you've been owned by a Quaker you're never the same again.

Welcome Tim. So happy you gave that 'little green parrot from the bushes' a wonderful life, and I am sorry for your loss.
Yep, if there is one thing to do... check out the Twiz video's. Garaunteed to bring a smile to your face!

Hey Tim, welcome to our little zoo, you're going to love living here. WARNING: THIS PLACE IS ADDICTING!

As QPdad said, lots of nice people here with a common interest...QUAKERS! And you can spread your wealth of knowledge with all of us!

Sorry to hear about Zipper, I know personally How big of hole they can leave in your heart.

Once again, Welcome!

Welcome to the flock. Sorry to hear about your loss. This place is so addicting because all the people in this forum are so nice and helpful. Once again welcome!!

Welcome Tim!!

Welcome to the forum!

Feel free to share any advice etc. I am sure you are a wealth of knowledge!

Thanks everyone. I don't want to dwell on my loss.. it was difficult yes but... lets talk about that Moonji and Twiz! EGADZ! What great birds! Just watching their vids made me happy as a clam.

Well.. I'mm off to job # 2. thanks again for the welcome!!

Tim

Just wanted to add my welcome to you. Twiz is great. Make sure you also check out Stendeck.

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard Tim.

You may not find the right answer,(often is none) or the one you are looking for, but you can be sure you will get a lot of diversity of opinion that will help you take good care of your Qs.

Welcome to the forum Tim

Welcome! I'm sorry about your Zipper Glad you could join us though =)

Hi Tim! This is a great place and hope you will stay around and post! So many nice people here! Welcome to the flock! I have a green QP Cheeky and Cherub is my Sun conure. Im sorry that you lost Zipper. They are precious.